Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Krug Park renovations will start on June 1 and continue for three years to update the bowl, maintenance areas, and amphitheater as an event space.

St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Jeff Atkins said the changes will not disrupt park use—visitors expect the updates will revitalize the community area.

MidCity Excellence will host the M.O.V.E.: Men of Valor and Excellence Leadership Breakfast at the Green Acres Ballroom on April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—attendees will enjoy breakfast and roundtable talks on entrepreneurship, self-discipline and character building while donating gently used suits, jackets, ties and tuxedos for young men preparing for future events.

Barry Birr—who has hosted the KFEQ Hotline since 1984 and worked part-time after semi-retiring in 2015—announced his retirement this morning and said his final show will air Friday, March 28th.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph announced the return of Taste of United Way, an event series connecting community members with its 17 partner agencies — with the first session titled 'The Caring Power of Community: The People, Programs, and Purpose of United Way.' The session will be held on Friday, March 28th at United Way, 118 South 5th Street with lunch served at 11:45 a.m. and the program starting at 12:00 p.m.—space is limited and registration is required.

The legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus will perform at the Missouri Theatre in April with a one-night show scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Performing Arts Association announced the event (tickets are available online).

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art unveiled its latest exhibition 'Screen, Block, Plate, & Stone: Printmaking' that shows the history of printmaking with works by masters including Durer, Rembrandt, Goya, and Manet along with American artists like Catlin and Bingham.

Visitors can view the exhibit through May 4 and pay $10 for adults.

The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office formed a new Special Operations Division to combine its Drug Strike Force, career criminal unit, and interdiction unit—Captain Shawn Collie said the change will let officers focus on targeted tasks to better combat crime.

The new city manager said 77% of excavation work for Cell 8 at the landfill was complete—City Council approved a $1,208,940 ordinance that lets contractor M-Con add sand and clay while DNR approved extra space for the project.

He said the liner was expected to be installed in the next four weeks.

The Community Blood Center in St. Joseph has urged donors because the local blood supply fell to a critical three-to-four day level—well below the ideal 7-10 day inventory needed for hospitals.

Disruptions from winter storms, spring break travel and fewer school drives have worsened the shortage, and the center especially needs Type O donors (particularly O-negative for trauma cases).

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

The 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk showcases an eclectic mix of new outdoor sculptures in Downtown St. Joseph, featuring works from national artists and inviting community participation in voting for favorites.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

An annual outdoor exhibit featuring diverse sculptures by artists from across North America, displayed in Downtown St. Joseph, Missouri.

Time to Paddy - St. Joseph St. Patrick's Day Run

This annual St. Patrick-themed run features a 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, offering a fun family-friendly atmosphere with race swag and community participation.

Micro Wrestling Live Event

8 PM – 1 AM — REC Center — Tickets available via UNATION — Experience the excitement of Micro Wrestling in St. Joseph.

TNA Wrestling iMPACT! Event

Experience an electrifying night of professional wrestling featuring legends and rising stars at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

6:30-8 p.m. | St Joseph Downtown Partnership | Free entry | Experience a vibrant display of new sculptures by national artists in Downtown St. Joseph.

Trivia Night for Patee House

6-8 p.m. — Geneo's Pizza and Pub — Entry fee unknown — Compete solo or with a team for prizes at this fun trivia event benefiting Patee House Museum.

2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk

6:30-8:00 p.m. — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of stunning new sculptures from national artists in Downtown St. Joseph.

Sammy Vs Dave: A Tribute to Van Halen

8-11 p.m. — Time Out Event Center — Drinks available for purchase — Rock out to classics from both eras of Van Halen with special guest K-Audic opening the show.

Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5K

9-11 a.m. — Bode Ice Arena St. Joseph, MO — $30 registration fee ($35 after March 26th) — Enjoy a fun run to support local animal welfare.

Annual Open House (Ameliore Medispa & Laser)

Join us from 4-7pm for our annual open house. Grab a friend and come indulge in delicious appetizers, wine, and our best prices of the year! And you won't want to miss out on the extraordinary prize drawings!